November 2012 - Sightseers' Delight

How to reduce stress when traveling this holiday

November 29, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A new app — available online and for the iPhone — aims to help travelers alleviate the stress associated with holiday travel.

Survey: 87 percent of travelers under 34 use Facebook to pick destination

November 29, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Nearly two-thirds of travelers (63 percent) say recommendations by friends and family are the most important factor to inspire travel while 87 percent use Facebook for travel inspiration.

Alaska, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand and Niagara Falls are 2013 Wow Deal Destinations, Travelzoo declares

November 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Alaska, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand and Niagara Falls are the 2013 Wow Deal Destinations as declared by Travelzoo.

Secondhand smoke dangerous to travelers, study finds

November 20, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Secondhand smoke inside airports is risking the well-being of travelers and airport employees, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control found.

Westin Jekyll Island back on track, thanks to agreement

November 20, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Westin Jekyll Island is expected to open by August 2014, thanks to a series of agreements the Jekyll Island Authority approved on Monday.

Officials: More to die on Georgia’s roads in 2012

November 20, 2012 The Travel Trolley

More motorists are expected to die on roadways in Georgia during 2012 in what would be the first increase in deaths on roadways statewide in more than five years.

Dooley fired as Tennessee’s head coach, he ‘did indeed improve this program’

November 18, 2012 Legacy Content

Derek Dooley has been fired as as Tennessee’s head football coach.

Roads to be crowded this Thanksgiving, AAA says

November 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

More people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, and driving appears to be the most popular method of transportation, AAA is predicting.

Southern Museum to offer free admission Dec. 1, discounts in gift shop

November 17, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will offer free admission from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 to conclude the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase and to coincide with the City of Kennesaw’s daylong holiday celebration.

Amtrak: Follow these tips for a better travel experience

November 14, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Amtrak is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving weekend. In advance, the railroad offered tips for a better travel experience.